This might be dumb to ask. I wondering if I can request a physical exam at my doctors office with a diffrent doctor than my normal family one. I'd just rather have a female doctor do it than a male. Or do they make you book with your family doctor ?Lol my work is making me get one

Is your doctor black by any chance?

My doctor is Asian so I don't have this problem.

Most if not every "Family" practice will have both a male and female Doctor on staff for this very reason.

You should always speak up about any questions ,concerns or requests without reserve or hesitation.

You or someone is paying a lot of money for health care and it should be done to your fullest advantage.

GL Primo

Often it depends on two factors. Your health insurance plan (if you have one) may require you to stick with the dr. you signed up with. Or, the practice may have a rule that says you can't switch drs. under their roof.

I always use women drs. Women as a gender are better listeners than men. I don't see how a dr. can make a good diagnosis if they're not a good listener. AMA did a study years ago that found that most male drs. will listen to a patient for less than 10 seconds.

Very good thread, I hope we ask when we should